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Elf on the {School} Shelf! #bmswired

The Brenham Middle School teachers certainly know how to have fun! Why should the mischievous Elf on a Shelf only be for home?! Why not let that silly elf come give the kids at school a little taste of the holiday spirit?! That's just what one team at BMS is doing!

The reading teacher shared the story with the kids and then they all take turns moving the elf around. The kids are going CRAZY trying to find it each day and there's even a contest! The student who can remember ALL of the places the elf has been will be the winner! So fun!

To be honest, I'm not sure who is enjoying this more...the kids or the TEACHERS!!! :)

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